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HomeEducation CodeCh. 5Art. 3§ 17602 School District Surplus Purchases

§ 17602 School District Surplus Purchases

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§ 17602 School District Surplus Purchases

Key Takeaways

  • •Schools can buy extra stuff the federal government doesn't need anymore.
  • •They don't have to ask for price guesses or ads to buy this stuff.
  • •This is only for things the school really needs to run properly.

Example

A school needs new desks for its classrooms.

If the government has old desks it doesn't need, the school can buy them directly without asking other companies for prices or putting up ads.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 17602 School District Surplus Purchases

The governing board of any school district may purchase from the federal government or any agency thereof any surplus property, as defined in the Surplus Property Act of 1944, in any amount needed for the operation of the schools of the district without taking estimates or advertising for bids. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 277, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1997. Operative January 1, 1998.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

governing boardschool districtsurplus propertySurplus Property Act of 1944federal government

Related Statutes

  • § 17595 School District Purchasing Authority
  • § 17598 School District Data Contracts
  • § 17601 San Francisco Data Processing Contracts
  • § 17603 School Construction Payment Method
  • § 17565 School Property Insurance Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 17602.
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